Arsenal lodged a £60million bid for Moises Caicedo had been rejected on Friday football.london understands. The Gunners submitted a proposal for the Ecuadorian international to Brighton, but it is thought that the Seagulls rejected the approach promptly. That follows a £55million bid from Chelsea which was rejected earlier this week.
The two London clubs have been on the hunt for a midfielder during the January transfer window. Chelsea had their eyes set on Enzo Fernandes in the opening weeks, but have seemed to switch their attention to Caicedo more recently with Benfica refusing to negotiate over the World Cup star's £106million release clause.
Despite Arsenal and Chelsea both lodging bids for the Ecuadorian, their valuation for the midfielder has been way below what Brighton & Hove Albion hope to generate from the deal. A major bid will need to be made to potentially sway the Premier League club to sell.
